CM9 RC2 for Galaxy S3 and Galaxy S2 Skyrocket with Support

CM9 RC2 for Galaxy S3 and Galaxy S2 Skyrocket with Support

Twenty days back CyanogenMod team came up with the update called as CM9 RC1. This was done on the day before Google made an official announcement of Android Jelly Bean. Today, we received the news that CyanogenMod team has updated the version to CM9 RC2. RC means release candidate. It refers to the fact that the developers already know about the bugs and they have fixed the same. But still, it need not be the full and final version. There may be some more issues that are yet to be sorted out.

The good news is, CM9 RC2 is available for Galaxy S3. Also, Galaxy S2 Skyrocket has received CM9 RC2 support. Thus assurance is being made that the software is becoming stable or not. Before the final version is brought out, such 3-5-5 versions are released in order to test and enhance the stability of the software. Thus RC2 is yet another achievement from CM team. Once the final version is out, CyanogenMod team can concentrate on CM10. Thus with every RC release, the hope that Jelly Bean would come up soon, becomes stronger.

It is important to note that CM9 RC2 for Samsung Galaxy S3 and CM9 RC2 for Galaxy S2 Skyrocketare not the only news we are going to give you. There are 3 more devices which will receive support from CM team and these include:

• Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 (all variants)
• Samsung Galaxy SII on T-Mobile – Hercules
• Samsung Galaxy Note on AT&T

You can download the CM9 RC2 version for your supported device at Get.CM. Also, the CyanogenMod team is doing all this work for free. We heartily thank them for their tireless efforts. We request our readers to donate CM team some money as well, so they can continue to support more devices in future.

If you are thrilled with the info that we have provided to you and you want to know more on this then kindly stay tuned. We shall provide you update on this as and when we receive them.  Also, we would like to make it clear that while downloading or using this ROM if anyting goes wrong with your Android then we shall not be responsible for that. Kindly read the disclaimer below.

Disclaimer: Download and install the CM9 RC2 ROM for Galaxy S3 at your risk. The same disclaimer applies for other handsets also.

Tethering Galaxy S3 for Wi-Fi Sharing

Set up Tethering on Samsung Galaxy S3

Tethering Android phones help in sharing internet connection with other devices. Wi-Fi sharing is something that gives the Android device position of the modem or Wi-Fi router. In this article we will provide you information in relation to how to set up Samsung galaxy S3 as Wi-Fi hotspot. But it would be better to take opinion of your service provider in this regards. This is because your service provider may have some data charges for tethering. You can buy the unlimited plan that also provides you with the tethering facility. But be very specific in this regards as far as information is concerned because some networks may charge you per gigabyte of data or as per the number of hours etc. We therefore recommend that you make all these things clear with your service provider first.

Now, the question is how to share internet connection from Galaxy S3 with laptop, another mobile or tablet? Well, there are various methods in which you can do that.

The very first method is Samsung Galaxy S3 USB tethering.

1. 
   Take USB cable that has come with your Galaxy S3 and connect your phone with the computer with the help of this USB cable.
2. Now tap on apps icon.
3. Tap on settings.
4. Tap on tethering and portable hotspot.
5. There is a box besides USB tethering. You need to check that box and activate the same.
6. Now, you will see that there will be an automatic connection between your Galaxy S3 and computer. Also an internet connection will be established.

The second method is tethering Galaxy S3 Via Bluetooth

 The method for Bluetooth is same as USB tethering. The only change will be rather than using the USB cable you will have to use Bluetooth. Also, while activating or checking the box in the 5^th step you have to consider Bluetooth tethering rather than USB tethering.

The last method is tethering Samsung Galaxy S3 via Wi-Fi.

1. Tap on the Apps icon
2. Tap on Settings
3. Tap on More Settings
4. Tap on Tethering and portable hotspot
5. Tap the Portable WiFi Hotspot on
6. Now after you are done with all the above you must move to the Wi-Fi settings of the other device and search for the Wi-Fi network of Galaxy S3 and connect to it. As soon as the connection is established, there will be an internet connection.

We hope that the above methods will be helpful to you in sharing internet from Galaxy S3 with laptopor other devices. Kindly let us know your feedback on this.

Install Google Now Voice Search apk on Samsung Galaxy S3

Google Now on Galaxy S3

Samsung Galaxy S3 has already created a buzz due to its astonishing features like Smart Stay, Direct Call and S-Voice. Now, think how functional the handset will become if it gets Google Now. Google Now is an amazing Jelly Bean discovery. This is a never seen before personalized and useful app that provides you a personalized search experience. Based on the location you are, the interests you prefer and the routine you have along with your search history data, you will get the search results from Google Now. Samsung Galaxy S3 runs on ICS 4.0. But you can download and install Google Voice Search apk on S3 (credit to XDA member). In this article we will show you this.

But for getting Google Now on Galaxy S3 you will first need to root Galaxy S3. If you have a question in mind that why you need to root Galaxy S3 or any such Android then just read the following:

After you root your Android phone, you will now be able to remove and modify the pre-installed Apps and installations. Just like in Windows one can have an administrator account, in Linux the administrator is called as root. Thus in an Android phone you will come across the word rooting the android phone. It means, getting access to the higher level (administrative level) permissions. Since Android is Linux, with rooting, there is Super user access to this particular operating system.

It is important to note that rooting the Android device makes the warranty of the device void. But still, developers and tech savvy people are quite a lot excited and thrilled with this procedure as it helps them to attain complete access to the operating system of the device. At one side there is a risk of bricking the phone when you root it, but if you follow the proper instructions and procedures from a legitimate site like www.androidust.com then the chances of such things reduce and the benefits would surely outsmart the risk, by way of features enhancement and other advantage or rooting.

There was a time when rooting was considered as a tedious and long procedure. But the credit for simplification of the procedures go to the hard-working developers who toil and find simple one click programs and tools that would help you in rooting the phone by simple methods. In fact, after rooting the phone, when you feel to unroot your Android , even that won’t take much time and energy. Thus with the help of simple rooting methods you can gain ultimate power over your android phone. Yes, you will get access to the super app called as Super user app which is mother of all apps.

But just like every coin has two sides, you may face some problems too. There are some advantages of rooting as well as disadvantages. But you should be a tech savvy person to find solution of the same. Rooting is something that may expose you to an internal file and the file may be dangerous or malicious. This is one of the drawbacks of the rooting procedure.

To summarize all the above, you can say that, rooting helps you to gain root access to the android operating system in the phone and grants “Superuser” access to the system.

We hope you are quite clear with the concept of rooting now. But rooting is a bit risky process and thus you should do it at your risk. (Disclaimer: We shall not be responsible for anything that happens with your phone after you root the device and download Google Now apk on your handset.)

Procedure to Install Google Now Voice Search on Galaxy S3

Now let us come to the point since you have rooted Galaxy S3 in your hands. We heartily thank XDA member, SilentStromer who successfully extracted the Google Voice search apk from Android 4.1 Jelly Bean and ported to other Android handsets with ICS like S3. Now let us move towards step by step procedure toinstall Google Now Voice Search on S3. You can read the instructions from the source link as available below.

source: Link

How to Use Direct Call Feature on Galaxy S3

Enable Direct Call on Samsung Galaxy S3

The entire web world has been discussing the fact that how rocking is Samsung Galaxy S3. The credit goes to the research and the features that have come up on account of Samsung’s tireless dedication. Smart Stay, S Beam, Pop up play etc. are some of the features that really make this handset a cool one. But how can you forget the direct call feature as available in Samsung Galaxy S3.

Direct call feature in S3 is as potent as other features of Galaxy S3. In fact this is something very much convenient to those who crack deals on phone or those who don’t like wasting even a second. Direct call Galaxy S3 helps you in making a quick call while you are reading the message or while you are just viewing some missed call. Even if you are just having a look at the contact details you can make a quick direct call with S3.This you can do even with out touching the screen of Galaxy S3. You just have to pick up the phone and hold it near your ear. Just a log or message or the call on screen would be enough to make a call. So, are you amused with this facility?

Well, it truly deserves a standing ovation as Galaxy S3 has laid down a perfect example in the technological field. It has set an example and with the kind of features that the gadget carries, it is really for the competitors to move ahead of Samsung. Just recently there was news that within 2 months Galaxy S3 sales over the globe has crossed the 10 million mark. Now that really deserves applause.

Now, you really know what direct call feature in S3 mean and how important it is. But there’s a trick that you have to follow for enabling the feature. Here’s a simple tutorial showing the method to enable direct call feature on S3.

How to Enable Direct Call on Galaxy S3

• Go to Settings on the home screen.
• Choose Motion.
• Toggle the button beside direct call on.
• You will see it turning as green.
• Holding the phone next to your ear when there is a message you are reading or you see a missed call or while viewing the contact details will make the call directly to that contact.

We hope that this article on enabling direct call option on Samsung Galaxy S3 was quite useful to you. Do let us know your feedback. Also, you can share your issues with us in relation to this.